More than 2,500 without power as heavy rain moves through Mass.

The bulk of the inclement weather will be contained to this morning, the weather service said. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Federal lawmakers probe why panic buttons were removed from Ayanna Pressley’s office before riot

The congresswoman said she “found it immediately disturbing” when she learned of the discovery. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

What to know about the newest PPP and state COVID-19 small business grants

Hurry. The deadline for the state program is midnight Friday; federal aid is more open-ended. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Maura Healey launching review of road rage complaint involving DA Rachael Rollins

District attorney, fellow driver report differing versions of Christmas Eve incident. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Baker reluctantly struck down climate change bill, but it may be back soon

Gov. Charlie Baker said he supported the bill’s climate goals but differed “on how these goals should best be achieved.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Natick Select Board says it can’t oust Town Meeting member who entered Capitol

“You can’t be both part of government and trying to overthrow the government at the same time.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Your loved one meant something to the world’

“The stories I’m posting each day are being dramatically outpaced by the increasing death rate.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Norton police officer dies of COVID-19 after weeks in hospital

“He was a loyal, trusted and dedicated member of this department.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Several residents rescued after 4-alarm fire breaks out at Cambridge apartment

It took about two hours to place the fire under control, according to the Cambridge Fire Department. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Everett man charged with murder of Malden 18-year-old in December shooting

An Everett man was arrested on charges of fatally shooting an 18-year-old in Malden last month, the Middlesex District Attorney’s office said Tuesday. Sifeddine Rogardi, 20, faces several charges including murder and will be arraigned in Malden District Court Wednesday. The victim, Jaden Brito-White of Malden, was killed on Dec. 29 on Bowdoin Street. Authorities…

MSPCA-Angell seeks experienced tarantula owners for rare adoption

Her name is Gwen 🕷 Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Quincy boys hockey teams are on hiatus after players spotted violating COVID guidelines

The teams will remain on hiatus until Jan. 20 to ensure no COVID spread. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Ben and Jerry’s introduces frozen dog treats

I’m not gonna lie I’d absolutely have a spoonful or two or eight Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

How the MBTA is using the money from the recent COVID-19 relief package

The agency expects at least $250 million, but officials are moving forward with most of their planned service cuts. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: Animal rights protesters pepper sprayed poultry shop workers

Police say animal rights activists protesting outside a poultry shop in Providence threw fake blood and used pepper spray on workers Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

26-year-old driver dies in interstate crash in New Hampshire

New Hampshire State Police say a driver died  in an interstate crash in Manchester Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

BPD Commissioner William Gross likely considering mayoral run, source says

Gross became the first Black officer to oversee Boston’s police department in August 2018. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Mayor Marty Walsh to give State of City speech as he prepares for DC gig

The Democrat will deliver the annual address virtually on Tuesday. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Man, 69, suffers burns in East Bridgewater house fire

The man was found by East Bridgewater police on his front lawn suffering from burns and was taken to the hospital, firefighters said. No other injuries were reported. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

The race to lead Boston is suddenly wide open

Despite weeks of hints that Walsh would be tapped as labor secretary, the news of his selection seemed to catch many off guard. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

New Bedford Whaling Museum’s 25th annual ‘Moby-Dick’ reading marathon goes virtual

Museum President and CEO Amanda McMullen is confident that participants “will still be drawn in by the drama and excitement of the hunt for the white whale.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Homicides down, but overdose deaths increased in Plymouth County in 2020

State Police detectives assigned to district attorney Timothy J. Cruz’s office investigated seven homicides, down from 10 in 2019. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Feature your business, services, products, events & news. Submit Website.